Budget
Politics
Cuomo warns of $8.2 billion in cuts to localities
Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to slash aid to localities by $8.2 billion and cut state agency budgets by 10% unless new federal aid comes through in the coming weeks
Politics
Cuomo cancels most June special elections
With confusion swirling about a handful of city, state and federal contests in which the special election and primaries would share a June 23 date and put some candidates on the same ballot twice, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to address the matter by eliminating some - but not all - special elections.
New York City
Politics
How many New Yorkers have died from COVID-19?
It’s not clear due to limited testing and different reporting criteria between New York City and state.
New York State
Politics
NY launches probe into nursing homes
The state said supplying private nursing homes with personal protective equipment wasn’t its responsibility.
New York City
Politics
Is NY ready to launch a test-and-trace program for COVID-19?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the new initiative, but there are hurdles to overcome.
New York City Council
Politics
City Council boldly Zooms where it hasn’t gone before
The New York City Council boldly Zooms where it hasn’t gone before, holding its first-ever remote, digital meeting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New York State
Politics
Which workers could get hazard pay?
Officials are calling for bonuses for front-line workers, but nobody agrees on who that is.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo fails to get state aid in meeting with Trump
New York will likely face tough budget choices without federal aid.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s ticker-tape promise for coronavirus heroes
It’s one thing the NYC mayor can do without Albany’s approval.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo heads to Washington
The governor has made a few key trips during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York State
Politics
Prominent New York politicos lost to COVID-19
The virus has killed thousands in the state, including activists, judges and former legislators.
New York State
Politics
All of NY’s COVID-19 restrictions
The rules are constantly evolving, but this is a full list of them to date.
Donald Trump
Politics
The Cold War continues between Cuomo and Trump
The governor is still trying to play nice with the president.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What happens if Cuomo resigns?
He wouldn’t be the only New York governor to relocate to Washington.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
If they can’t knock on doors, how do candidates get face time?
The coronavirus is making it even harder for challengers to break through.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump leaves NYC out of COVID-19 task force
The White House’s congressional task force on reopening the economy leaves out lawmakers from the epicenter of the outbreak.
New York State
Politics
NY still doesn’t have enough PPE
New emergency guidelines go against everything medical workers have been taught about using personal protective equipment.
New York State
Politics